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Merchiston

Hermitage of Braid House loop from University of Edinburgh

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Lothian
Edinburgh
Merchiston

Hermitage of Braid House loop from University of Edinburgh

Moderate

5.0

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Hermitage of Braid House loop from University of Edinburgh

02:20

8.54km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Hanging Stanes

Archaeological Site

2

2.54 km

Large Tree on Wooded Path near Edinburgh

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hunkiest tree in the greater Edinburgh region.

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3.32 km

Hermitage of Braid House

Highlight • Monument

The Hermitage of Braid is the name of this whole area, including Blackford Hill, the observatory and the Braid Burn. Today it's known as the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford …

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4.83 km

Blackford Hill, at 164 meters high, is an unmissable natural highlight in Edinburgh. Situated between Morningside and the Braid Hills, this hill offers one of the most breathtaking views of …

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4.84 km

Best view of the city, sea and Pentlands in my opinion

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.03 km

1.73 km

1.07 km

253 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

1.83 km

1.81 km

470 m

224 m

120 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

2°C

41 %

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